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NounA1
der Freund
/fʁɔɪ̯nt/
friend (male) / boyfriend
Noun Details
- Gender
- der (masculine)
- Plural
- die Freunde
Usage Note
Context determines meaning: 'ein Freund' = a (male) friend, 'mein Freund' often implies boyfriend. To be clear, say 'mein bester Freund' for just a friend.
Example Sentences
Das ist mein Freund Thomas.
This is my friend Thomas.
Mein Freund wohnt in Hamburg.
My friend/boyfriend lives in Hamburg.